Pirates shut out Wildcats in elimination game

Tuesday night, Oct. 4, the Greensburg Pirates and the Wildcats traveled to Batesville to face off in the first round of soccer sectional play.

Wildcats learn sectional route

Franklin County is hosting Indian Creek Friday in the opening round of the football sectional. Franklin County is 3-6 and Indian Creek is 6-3.

Hammond beefing up Lions' D-line

Mount St. Joseph University's football team currently sits at a perfect 6-0 record this fall, ranked nationally in the top 25 for NCAA Division 3 programs.

Tough sectional last stop for Lady Wildcats

LAWRENCEBURG – With an unbeaten Greensburg squad and Batesville and host Lawrenceburg hovering at or above the 20-win mark, Franklin County volleyball had its work cut out at last week's Sectional 29. 

Cats run, pass to win over Hornets

BEECH GROVE – Franklin County's Wildcats and their coaching staff opened up the playbook a little more to surprise the host Beech Grove Hornets Friday night, 20-15.

Prayer Circle held to raise awareness around unsolved murder cases

Families of unsolved murder victims from around the region are not giving up hope on finding justice for their loved ones and will continue to raise awareness around these unsolved crimes.

Meier promoted to Senior VP

Somerville Bank in Eaton, Ohio has named Greg Meier to the position of senior vice president & chief lending officer.

Wanted by 1 Dec.: Community Coordinator

Franklin County Economic Development Commission president John Palmer announced at Monday's monthly meeting that the deadline to hire a coordinator to lead facilitation of the federal HELP (Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program) grant has been moved up a month to the first of December.

Economic Revitalization Connector Position Opens

Main Street Brookville, to meet the goals of increasing attractiveness of Main Street, moving forward and building off the PreservINg Main Street Pilot Program, and the $2M Facade Grant, has recently established a new position: ERC. 

Spend a "spooky" night in the Haunted Village of Metamora

The Haunted Village of Metamora began last weekend and will continue for the next two weekends, Oct. 21 and 22, and Oct. 28 and 29, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each night for families to take a family-friendly guided tour and enjoy the tranquil canal.

The community rallies behind Leanna Voelker

Over 100 community members attended the benefit for Leanna Voelker to show their love and support as she battles cancer.

Martha Shea Awarded Golden Hoosier 2022

On Sept. 26, 2022, Marsha Shea was awarded a Golden Hoosier Award. Recipients of this award are usually those who are unsung heroes of communities for their years of hard work and dedication to their goals, as well as the community around them. 

Jauneta Stout

Jauneta Stout, of Liberty Pike, Liberty, was called home to heaven on Friday afternoon, October 7, 2022 from Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati.

JeAnn Brack

JeAnn Doris Brack, 79, of Brookville died on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her residence.

Jauneta Stout

Jauneta Stout, of Liberty Pike, Liberty, IN, was called home to heaven on Friday afternoon, October 7, 2022 from Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Patriots shut out Wes-Del, 20-0 nat Ball State Scheumann Stadium

Last week’s trip to Ball  State University was a long one, but well worth the drive to see the Patriots blank the Wes-Del Warriors, 20-0, and the UCHS Band and fans in the stands offering their support. 

Hagerstown falls to Lady Pats in 3-0, N. Decatur prevails in 5 sets

Union County went up against Tri-Eastern Conference opponent Hagerstown last week and came away with a 3-1 win, an 8-0 TEC season and the 2022 Tri-Eastern Conference champions.

Champions UC Lady Patriots go undefeated at UC Volleyball Invitational

After falling to North Decatur last week, 3-2, Union County came back three days later to do away with the Lawrenceburg Lady Tigers in the championship match of the 2022 Union County Volleyball Invitational, 25-20, 23-25, 16-14. 

Johanna Nelson, Marissa Young, Haley Alcorn headed to XC Regional again

Three Union County High School cross country runners will represent UCHS at the IHSAA Cross Country Regional at Rushville on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Signs of the Times: What is going on in College Corner?

Driving through the small community of College Corner in October, one might expect to see the usual seasonal fare along with signs promoting upcoming November elections.